US 11,832,685 B2
Fluid enhanced footwear
Jez Milton John Marston, Laurel, MD (US)
Filed by Jez Milton John Marston, Laurel, MD (US)
Filed on Oct. 17, 2020, as Appl. No. 17/073,335.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/973,651, filed on Oct. 18, 2019.
Prior Publication US 2021/0112919 A1, Apr. 22, 2021
Int. Cl. A43B 13/18 (2006.01); A43B 3/12 (2006.01); A43B 1/12 (2006.01); A43B 1/00 (2006.01); A43B 3/36 (2022.01)
CPC A43B 13/189 (2013.01) [A43B 1/0072 (2013.01); A43B 1/12 (2013.01); A43B 3/128 (2013.01); A43B 3/36 (2022.01)] 19 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A footwear comprising:
an outermost layer of said footwear, wherein an outermost bottom layer comprises an outsole portion;
a midsole portion, wherein a top layer surface area of said midsole portion being configured to be operable for contacting a wearer's foot;
a midsole section, said midsole section is disposed between said outsole portion and said top layer surface area, wherein said midsole section is configured to be operable for absorbing a shock imposed on said footwear;
a predetermined amount of fluid;
a fluid-filled compartment disposed in said midsole section, wherein said fluid-filled compartment is configured to house said predetermined amount of fluid, wherein a perimeter area around said fluid compartment comprises a translucent or clear material, and wherein the housed is observable through said compartment;
wherein an upper surface area of said fluid-filled compartment that is engaged with said top layer surface area of said midsole portion comprises a pliable material that is configured to stretch under pressure;
wherein said outsole portion comprises a tread made from at least one of, organic rubber, recycled rubber, and blown rubber that is configured to provide traction and stability;
wherein said footwear comprises a sandal, wherein said sandal comprises a strap implement that is engaged with said midsole section; and
wherein said strap implement comprises a hollow portion that is configured to hold fluid, and wherein said strap implement comprises a hollow portion that is configured to hold or pass fluid from said fluid-filled compartment in said midsole section.